Harbor Operations & Maintenance Program Manager

UIC Arctic Response Services, LLC; Mayport (FL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Bowhead is seeking a Program Manager to oversee the Commander Navy Region Southeast Regional Port Operations Maintenance and Services Contract, based in Mayport, FL. The role requires supervising personnel delivering operations, logistics, and maintenance support to CNRSE, with responsibility for budgets, schedules, and compliance.

Essential leadership includes directing maintenance teams, planning objectives, and ensuring quality delivery in a complex government contracting environment.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of waterfront operations/management experience, or 10+ years with a BA/BS in Management, Marine Transportation, or Engineering.
• Demonstrated leadership and training ability for harbor operations, small boat and work boat operations, oil spill response, and related plans.
• Proficiency in guiding maintenance for outboard and diesel engines, hulls, and related systems.
• Knowledge of US Coast Guard licensing requirements and scheduling manpower/equipment for ship movements.
• Familiarity with ABYC and ABS standards.
• Ability to develop shipyard and ship repair work packages with clear specs.
• Intermediate MS Office skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Strong communication and teamwork across all levels.

Responsibilities

• Manage all contract deliverables, ensuring timely completion, quality, and budget adherence.
• Provide oversight and direction to subordinates including maintenance engineers, site supervisors, and crews.
• Plan budgets, allocate resources, and assign responsibilities to meet contractual requirements.
• Establish policies, procedures, and guidance for operations.
• Drive continuous process improvements across business processes and policies.
• Document quality assurance of maintenance/repair processes and report findings.
• Handle employee inquiries and enforce disciplinary actions as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team supervision

Budgeting

Project management

Education

BA/BS in Management

BA/BS in Engineering

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

Bowhead is seeking a Program Manager to oversee the Commander Navy Region Southeast Regional Port Operations Maintenance and Services Contract, based in Mayport, FL. The role requires supervising personnel delivering operations, logistics, and maintenance support to CNRSE, with responsibility for budgets, schedules, and compliance.

Essential leadership includes directing maintenance teams, planning objectives, and ensuring quality delivery in a complex government contracting environment.